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Hiawatha- Gorgeous Waterfront 4BR w/Sunset Views!!

Built circa 1890 as a private lodge, Hiawatha is one of the oldest camps on Mountain Lake, a small, quiet lake in the Southern Adirondacks. Situated 25 feet above the water on a sunny slope, Hiawatha is graced with gorgeous sunset views of the lake from its 4 bedrooms and from the living room and porch spanning its lakefront facade. A flight of steps leads from the deep, furnished porch of the traditional brown-shingled cottage to a 42-foot long stone-walled waterfront with a shallow, hard bottom, ideal for swimming. Please note that we no longer have a diving board on the dock as per insurance :(

Hiawatha has been lovingly maintained and recently renovated as a traditional three-season cottage charmingly decorated with comfortable camp furnishings. Vintage accessories and original art distinguish this pleasant, versatile living space.T... Read more

Built circa 1890 as a private lodge, Hiawatha is one of the oldest camps on Mountain Lake, a small, quiet lake in the Southern Adirondacks. Situated 25 feet above the water on a sunny slope, Hiawatha is graced with gorgeous sunset views of the lake from its 4 bedrooms and from the living room and porch spanning its lakefront facade. A flight of steps leads from the deep, furnished porch of the traditional brown-shingled cottage to a 42-foot long stone-walled waterfront with a shallow, hard bottom, ideal for swimming. Please note that we no longer have a diving board on the dock as per insurance :(

Hiawatha has been lovingly maintained and recently renovated as a traditional three-season cottage charmingly decorated with comfortable camp furnishings. Vintage accessories and original art distinguish this pleasant, versatile living space.The bright, lake-view living room has freshly whitewashed cedar shingle walls and high, exposed-beam ceilings. New and antique classic cottage furniture, upholstered and painted in subtle leaf-greens and aquas, includes a queen sleeper-sofa, love seat, comfortable reading chairs and cushioned wicker. Neutral, textural carpeting warms the room. The original river stone mantel is fitted with an ivory enameled gas fireplace, extending the vacation season into spring and fall. A dining table sits beneath a wide lakefront window; a folding games table & chairs can be set up for playing one of the classic board games. An entertainment armoire contains standard-service satellite TV with VCR and DVD, a stereo and a selection of CDs and videos. Wireless internet service is provided for your laptop.

The large kitchen is wonderful for a big family or two families vacationing together it has 2 stoves (one gas, one electric), 2 refrigerators and a double sink! Delicious local spring water for drinking is provided in a water cooler. A breakfast center is stocked with microwave, coffee maker, espresso machine, toaster and electric teapot. Other small appliances include a blender, popcorn popper, toaster oven, electric mixer and crock pot. Iron skillets, stainless pots and sharp knives make cooking a pleasure. Vintage and contemporary tableware including Jadeite and two full sets of dishes, one in cream & green and the other in a wild yellow rose pattern, set a charming table. A CD stereo/radio provides music. A stainless gas grill with stove top burner is located just outside the kitchen door, with a lake view.

The full bathroom, also on the first floor, includes a vanity sink and a tub with shower. A hairdryer, iron and ironing board are provided.

The 4 upstairs bedrooms are furnished with vintage metal beds and antique dressers. The three Lake-view bedrooms have queen beds. The 4th bedroom, with a full bed and 2 built-in bunks for small children, has a high window offering privacy with a partial water view.

The queen sleeper-sofa in the living room provides an additional bed. Deluxe bedding for Hiawatha includes down comforters, feather pillows, fleece blankets, and charming vintage bedspreads.

You provide sheets, pillowcases and towels, or rent ours for an additional fee.

With a generous dock on a beautiful stone-terraced waterfront, Hiawatha is a comfortable and well-furnished base for water sports and outdoor activities. Life here centers on the water, with much of the activity taking place on the houses ample porch and dock, furnished with all-season wicker and teak, including a dining table, Adirondack chairs and steamer chaises. Lattice on a side wall of the porch and hemlock hedges provide privacy.

Please note that no outdoor fires of any kind are allowed due to fire hazard.

Mountain Lake offers 100 acres of excellent swimming, small boating and fishing. Stairs lead into the water for easy access; there is a diving board at the end of the dock. An aluminum rowboat is moored to the dock for your use.

While Hiawatha cannot accommodate a motorboat or jet ski, you're welcome to bring kayaks or canoes, or rent ours by the day or week.

Located in the quiet township of Bleecker, Mountain Lake is surrounded by deep woods on the southern edge of the 6 million acre Adirondack Park, just half an hour from the New York State Thruway. A selection of guidebooks and maps highlights the abundance of well-marked trails in the area for hiking and mountain biking. A footpath at the waters edge circles the lake, or hike a trail behind Hiawatha to another nearby lake.

There are 17 golf courses to choose from in the county. Antiquing is popular, with several small shops in the area and large antiques malls in nearby Dolgeville and Little Falls.Dinner and drinks can be had minutes away at a local roadhouse. All services are within 10-15 minutes in the historic cities of Gloversville and Johnstown.

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About the Owner

AIMEE H

Languages spoken:English

Response Rate:90%

Response Time:Within a day

Listed Since:June 2012

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We will respect your privacy and never arrive unannounced however, we are just a phone call away is you need us! ENJOY :)

If you like sunsets, this is the spot for you. The lake is small, quiet, and great for swimming. Bedrooms upstairs are airy and light; watch out for the stairs, which are a bit steep and can be slippery. While everything about the cottage was...More

FROM THE SOUTH:From NY State Thruway Exit 28 (Fonda/Fultonville) take Route 30A North through Fonda and Johnstown. Turn left at stoplight onto East State Street in Gloversville (this is the same street where Nathan Littauer Hospital is located, so you can follow the blue Hospital signs to East State Street). Continue:• .5 miles Stoplight at Kingsboro Avenue, continue straight, passing Getman Memorial Home on the right, GO ANOTHER .2 MILES• .7 miles Flashing light at the intersection of North Main Street, continue straight, passing Harnish Bros. Nursery on the right, CONTINUE ANOTHER .8 MILES• 1.5 miles At the bottom of the hill there